The answer is that you can drink alcohol during the eating window. However, there are a few things that tou need to take note of.
Avoid Breaking Fast with Alcohol:
First, it's not a good idea to break the fast with alcohol. Since alcohol can absorb into your system faster and you would become drunk quicker or even risk severe dehydration. So it is suggested to have your alcoholic drinks after a meal or with your meal.
Alcohol Increases Appetite:
Second, alcohol is proven to increase appetite, which can make you have more food during the eating window.
High-Calorie Content of Alcohol:
Third, alchol iteself is a high- calorie drink. One gram of alcohol contains 7 calories, more than a gram of sugar. And the calories in alcohol are empty calories, which means they will not fulfill any nutritional requirements or provide any health benefits to you.
Guidelines for Drinking Alcohol:
So, if you do choose to drink alcohol while intermittent fasting, make sure to stay hydrated, consume food alongside it, and limit your intake to moderate amounts.
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